Ageable
adj, slang
adj, slang ·Uncommon ·College level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Capable of being aged; suitable for ageing.
"An ageable wine with great character and poise."
- 2 Getting on in years; fairly old. dated, dialectal, informal
"I received your letter by the bearer, and in reply to it I have to state that my father is an ageable man now, and not able to attend to the time appointed by your Honour."
Example
More examples"An ageable wine with great character and poise."
Etymology
From age + -able.
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